The course is for those employees who intend to act as First Aiders at Work under the Health and Safety Regulations (First Aid) 1981. A 3 day course covering a wide range of first aid emergencies to meet requirements for the HSE. The candidates will have to purchase a current First Aid Manual as approved by St John Ambulance, St Andrews Ambulance Association and the British Red Cross. On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to: Recognise the presence of major illness and provide appropriate first aid. Understand the role of the first aider including reference to: The importance of cross-infection, The need for recording incidents and actions, Use of available equipment. Assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safety, promptly and effectively in an emergency; Administer first aid to a casualty with: Injury to bones, muscles and joints, including suspected spinal injuries; Chest injuries; Burns and scalds; Eye injuries; Sudden poisoning; Anaphylactic shock; Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure); Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation; Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking; Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding; Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock; Provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries. Following successful completion of the course, which will include a theoretical and practical examination carried out by independent examiners, the candidates will be awarded a certificate. Certificates last for three years. Before their certificates expire, first-aiders will need to undertake a First Aid at Work requalification course to obtain another three-year certificate.